Mixing Chemicals

Post by **Chris L** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:10 pm

I am always a bit wary of adding chemicals to water in any case but was wondering if it is safe to mix bug killer and plant feed together in one watering.

Chempak 8 and Bug Clear VWK are the things I usually use.

What about adding vinegar as well if needed.

Is it safe to mix them all, or is it better alternate watering?

Post by **Alexander** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:16 pm

The insecticide should say in the instructions if it's safe to mix with fertilizers. I didn't find Bug Clear VWK in a search, so no idea what the ingredients are.

Post by **JaneO** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:40 pm

Try this link

https://www.lovethegarden.com/products/ ... vil-killer

Hope it helps!

Post by **Jim_Mercer** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:49 pm

Alexander wrote:The insecticide should say in the instructions if it's safe to mix with fertilizers. I didn't find Bug Clear VWK in a search, so no idea what the ingredients are.

VWK is Vine Weevil Killer https://www.lovethegarden.com/file/4950 ... n=2E-01JQe

Seems to be no warning on the label about mixing with other products but it can only be used twice a year so I would apply it on its own and use another watering for applying fertiliser.

Post by **Alexander** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:56 pm

Its active ingredient is acetamiprid (a neonicotinoid) according to the links, so it should be fine to use with the Chempak 8 in the proper dilution. But Jim made a good point.

Post by **Peter** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:27 pm

As the saying goes: 'if in doubt, leave out'.

I wouldn't dream of mixing chemicals because if you do, you get another chemical. What's difficult about applying them separately?

Post by **Alexander** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:35 pm

Peter wrote:As the saying goes: 'if in doubt, leave out'.

Agreed.

Peter wrote:I wouldn't dream of mixing chemicals because if you do, you get another chemical.

Only in comparatively few cases.

Post by **Phil_SK** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:39 pm

The biggest risk might be that something you want in solution precipitates out and sinks to the bottom and stays in your can/sprayer.

Post by **RAYWOODBRIDGE** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:30 pm

Hi Chris ;Don't take the risk, if you lose a few plants it is not worth it, when you can just apply them separately over the next couple of weeks.
and thanks for the plants last week.

Post by **gerald** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:14 pm

Even if you apply them separately - when they're in the soil they'll get mixed together

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